Honey Butter

The best Honey Butter Recipe you’ve ever had, ready in 10 minutes. It’s creamy, sweet, and rich with cinnamon and vanilla flavor.

author’s note

Restaurant Style Honey Butter Without The Wait!

I’ve only been to Texas Roadhouse a couple of times, but the warm rolls and honey butter steal the show every single time. By the time my entree shows up, I’m good. Nothing beats that honey butter.

I used to think from-scratch honey butter would be fussy and messy, but it isn’t. Ten minutes later I was licking the spatula and wondering why I didn’t make it sooner.

This from-scratch honey butter recipe is buttery, sweet, and just fancy enough to make any meal feel special. It tastes just as good as the Texas Roadhouse version, maybe better. Spread it on cornbread, toast, pancakes, or even brown sugar carrots. One swipe and it elevates the whole plate.

Here’s What You Need:

Ingredient	Swaps or tips
Unsalted butter, room temp	Salted butter works; but adjust the added salt. Butter should be soft, not melty.
Honey	Crystals in your honey? Warm the jar in a bowl of warm water and stir till smooth.
Powdered sugar	You can scale this up or down depending on how sweet you want it. Sift if lumpy.
Vanilla extract	Or try vanilla bean paste.
Cinnamon	Swap with pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice. Start small and adjust to taste.
Salt	Finish with flaky salt on top right before serving.

Quick Tip

Make sure the butter is at room temp for optimal mixing. If melted, it won’t mix well; if too cold or hard, the same applies.

How To Make This Honey Butter Recipe

1. Combine butter, sugar, honey, vanilla (if using), cinnamon, and salt in a stand mixer with the whisk attachment on low speed until mixed.
2. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
3. Serve immediately in a dish, optionally drizzle with more honey and flaky sea salt.

Storage

• Room Temp: Keep honey butter recipe covered up to 1 week.
• Fridge: Store in a container up to 1 month. Soften at room temp before serving.
• Freeze: Shape into a log on parchment or pack in a small airtight container. Freeze up to 2 months.

How To Use Honey Butter:

Side Dishes

Baked Sweet Potatoes

Pancakes And Waffles

Banana Waffle Recipe

Lunch

White Bread Recipe

Desserts

Utah Scones

Flavor Spins

• Brown Sugar Cinnamon: Add 1 tbsp light brown sugar for a more caramel flavor.
• Maple Honey Butter Recipe: Swap half the honey for maple syrup.
• Citrus Twist: Add 1 tsp orange zest. It’s so good on from-scratch pancakes.
• Whipped Honey Butter: Beat on high with a whisk attachment for 3 to 5 minutes until extra fluffy.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature,)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1-1/2 tablespoons honey
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (skippable)
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt (omit if you use salted butter)

Method

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment (or use a hand mixer), combine all ingredients. Beat on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
2. serve while it is hot in a small dish, optionally drizzling with extra honey. Alternatively, refrigerate for later use (see storage below).